Shared decision-making in pediatric surgery: An overview of its application for the treatment of uncomplicated appendicitis

2022/10/21 by Kelli N. Patterson, Kelli N Patterson, Katherine J. Deans +1 · 1 citation
Medicine · Health Professions · #Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management #Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare #Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders

paper · doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.10.009

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